9 things that are ruining your skin

When a dermatologist drains a pimple, he or she will apply downward pressure perpendicularly to the skin’s surface, explains Gross. But when people try to do it themselves, they usually squeeze from the side, which causes the infection to go deeper— a major backfire that can permanently enlarge pores. "However tempting it may be to pop a pimple, try to resist,” says Gross. “If the temptation is too much, try washing your face with a clean washcloth. If the pimple is ready to 'pop,' this is all the pressure needed to drain it.”

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9. Popping pimples

When a dermatologist drains a pimple, he or she will apply downward pressure perpendicularly to the skin’s surface, explains Gross. But when people try to do it themselves, they usually squeeze from the side, which causes the infection to go deeper— a major backfire that can permanently enlarge pores. "However tempting it may be to pop a pimple, try to resist,” says Gross. “If the temptation is too much, try washing your face with a clean washcloth. If the pimple is ready to 'pop,' this is all the pressure needed to drain it.”